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Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse 01 Jul 2026 - 08:44 am
Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance 01 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am
Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates scoring his team's third goal. Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP
27 NOCs back Sheikh Joaan for OCA Presidency term 2027-2035 30 Jun 2026 - 11:28 pm
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Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash 30 Jun 2026 - 10:32 pm
Erling Haaland #9 of Norway and teammates celebrate with fans after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Cote d'Ivoire and Norway at Dallas Stadium on June 30, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Alfaro hails Paraguay's 'legends' as Neuer's Germany career ends In World Cup heartbreak 30 Jun 2026 - 10:16 pm
Gustavo Alfaro, Head Coach of Paraguay, embraces Gustavo Velazquez #2 after the penalty shootout win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by ROBERT CIANFLONE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback 30 Jun 2026 - 08:44 pm
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Atletico sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen 30 Jun 2026 - 05:23 pm
Alex Grimaldo #3 of Spain looks on during the Training at Baylor School on June 29, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return 30 Jun 2026 - 03:51 pm
People await the start of the matches on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)
Netherlands boss Koeman to consider future after World Cup defeat 30 Jun 2026 - 12:03 pm
Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Aguilar / AFP)
Qatar's fightback falls short against Saudi Arabia 30 Jun 2026 - 09:44 am
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QOC unveils second edition of Team Qatar Summer Youth Programme 30 Jun 2026 - 09:44 am
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Mexico look to extend fine run against Ecuador 30 Jun 2026 - 09:23 am
Mexico’s players take part in a training session on the eve of the Round of 32 match against Ecuador. (AFP)
Norway, Ivory Coast chase place in World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 09:22 am
Norway’s Erling Haaland takes part in a training session. (AFP)
France bring perfect group form into Sweden clash 30 Jun 2026 - 09:19 am
France players during a training session. (AFP)
Jordan will put lessons learnt to good use, says Sellami 30 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Jamal Sellami, Head Coach of Jordan, looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Luke Hales/Getty Images/AFP
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup 30 Jun 2026 - 08:19 am
Football fans react at the FIFA Fan Fest during the 2026 FIFA World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Salazar / AFP)
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 08:11 am
Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo is consoled by Morocco's defender #03 Noussair Mazraoui after losing the penalty shootout. (Photo by Alfredo Estrella / AFP)
Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 02:51 am
Gustavo Gomez #15 of Paraguay celebrates with teammates after Jose Canale #13 scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)